Monday, August 8, 2011
Burbling Brook
Blog number 2 from my hiking day trip.
Before I could take an image of this gurgling burbling brook, I had to re-arm myself with another round of bug spray. It's amazing the swarm of mosquitoes this one little trickle produced! I think they were thicker here than anywhere else in the park. I'm glad I brought the spray on the hike, and so were three poor souls who came along about that time. It was either they borrow my bug spray or stop at the hospital for a blood transfusion on the way home.
More to come...
Location:
Banning State Park, Askov, MN 55704, USA
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Rushing Waters
Yesterday my mission was to take pictures. My first stop: Banning State Park in northern Minnesota. This area is known for large amounts of sandstone and there is even an old abandoned quarry on the premises.
It was very quiet and peaceful there. Not too many people out on a Friday morning. My main goal at the park was to see Wolf Creek Falls. The Quarry Loop Trail sounded interesting too, so the park employee showed me how to get from one trail to the other.
I started my hike with my photography equipment, bug spray (a must after all the rain we've been having), and 32 oz of Gatorade. Onward and upward!
The image above is of the Kettle River making it's way through the park. It was the dominant sound on parts of the trail, but yet, when the trail curved just slightly inland and through great piles of sandstone, you couldn't hear a peep out of the river. The only sound then was water dripping down the sheer sandstone cliffs. Oh, and the sound of buzzing mosquitoes.
More to come...
Location:
Banning State Park, Askov, MN 55704, USA
Monday, July 11, 2011
A Beautiful Ending
I was out driving around this lovely evening and ended up at one of my favorite spots. I've been here a few times now and I really like the view. I was privileged enough to get there in time for one of the Master Painter's masterpieces.
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Clammy Night
The humidity tonight was so thick you could cut it with a knife. So thick it was very hazy/foggy.
I'm usually very cautious when I'm alone at Harriet Island at night. Fortunately, there was a wedding reception at the pavilion tonight and a cop car in the turn-around, so I felt safe enough to venture around a little bit.
Techie Corner
All I had with me was the point and shoot. Shooting at night without a tripod can be tricky, but I am used to working with what I have. There were trash cans everywhere with a slightly rounded top, so I was able to use those as a tripod. I didn't realize the camera was on auto ISO. This image was taken at ISO 800, so it's quite grainy when you look at it full size. I think it just gave it a more painterly quality, especially after using Noise Ninja on it.
I'm usually very cautious when I'm alone at Harriet Island at night. Fortunately, there was a wedding reception at the pavilion tonight and a cop car in the turn-around, so I felt safe enough to venture around a little bit.
Techie Corner
All I had with me was the point and shoot. Shooting at night without a tripod can be tricky, but I am used to working with what I have. There were trash cans everywhere with a slightly rounded top, so I was able to use those as a tripod. I didn't realize the camera was on auto ISO. This image was taken at ISO 800, so it's quite grainy when you look at it full size. I think it just gave it a more painterly quality, especially after using Noise Ninja on it.
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Monday, June 13, 2011
Arch to the Clouds
Sunday afternoon I visited the Gateway Arch for the first time. There was a little bit of a wait to get in as everyone had pass through a security checkpoint as soon as they walked in the door. Didn't have to wait long for a tram ride to the top, though. Boy, are those tram cars TINY! Good thing I'm not claustrophobic.
The view from the top was great and the weather was perfect.
The angle of the windows seemed to make this image look almost like a model instead of real buildings.
I'm glad I had the opportunity to experience it.
The view from the top was great and the weather was perfect.
The angle of the windows seemed to make this image look almost like a model instead of real buildings.
I'm glad I had the opportunity to experience it.
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